SUPERVISORY AEROSPACE ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY AEROSPACE ENGINEER in the F/A-18 FLEET SUPPORT TEAM, STRUCTURES ENGINEERING DIVISION, PRODUCTION LINE SUPPORT BRANCH of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
Major duties
You will serve as a manager, technical advisor, and spokesperson for Structures Engineering. You will advise and collaborate with all levels of industry officials concerning aircraft programs, policies and procedures to determine the impact /requirements of current or proposed initiatives and coordinate program and process related changes. You will assist in the development and execute the planning, directing, and prioritizing of activities requiring routine adaptation to frequent and unpredictable changes in programs and funds. You will provide resources and processes to support and maintain the mission capability, maintain inherent design capabilities of the system at the minimum expenditure of resources, preserve the planned operational life, and achieve readiness goals. You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. You will resolve complaints from employees, collaborating with Human Resources and Union representatives where appropriate, and refer group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the next supervisory level.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying knowledge of the principles and practices of aircraft structures engineering with expertise gained in progressive engineering experience in aerospace structures or a related engineering environment; 2) Applying knowledge of naval aircraft structural design, airframe certification, aircraft loading, and maintenance/support requirements; 3) Making critical decisions on problems/concerns which impact major aircraft structures engineering functions and systems; 4) Managing a functional-matrix organizational unit in the efficient and effective allocation of its resources to meet both Competency requirements and Team objectives; 5) Ability to think and speak clearly, present ideas (both orally and in writing), and the ability to meet and effectively negotiate with various program managers; 6) Ability to apply creative thinking and experienced judgment to solve a variety of highly complex technical problems; and 7) Applying knowledge of personnel/position management/EEO regulations, policies, practices and human relations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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